fanon Meaning, Definition & Usage

Fan"on noun
Etymology
F. fanon, LL. fano, fr. OHG. fano banner cloth, G. fahne banner. See Vane, and cf. Fanion, Confalon.
Definitions
  1. (Eccl.) A term applied to various articles, as: (a) A peculiar striped scarf worn by the pope at mass, and by eastern bishops. (b) A maniple. Written also fannel, phanon, etc.

Webster 1913